8.08.2012

I give you another in a series of messes, this time taken at dusk. Sam's bringing home my favorite green curry and we'll spend the evening tidying, preparing for Ashlee's visit tomorrow—we're going to a couple ball games and then I'm traveling back to Louisville with her for the weekend.

If you'd like to follow along, I've started—like, yesterday—instagramming @jessicakleoppel, much to my friends' approval. I'm plunging back into the world of social media, hoping to find a happy medium of connection and inspiration instead of feeling overwhelmed and shutting it all down. (The constant desire for or dependence on new content is a scary feeling for me and one I'd like to avoid.)

How do you find the balance? Suggestions and insight are very welcome.

I totally agree. Looking for content when there's none feels like pressure to me too. I then try to focus on the little lovely things, I tend to forget in hectic daily life. That's why I started a digital diary. Keeping it simple. I wish you a wonderful time with your friend!

i try to relegate certain times/day to check email, blogs, etc. and then shut down my computer! i don't have a smartphone, so i don't have 24/7 access to everything, which is sometimes great, sometimes frustrating.

Oh - I don't think I find the balance. I push and pull, subscribe and unsubscribe, follow and unfollow. Socializing, online and real life, is a constant tug-of-war with me. But, I'm very happy you're on Instagram!